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Can’t Remove “My Nickname in Darknet Is” pop-ups?
If you receive an email that starts with “My Nickname in Darknet Is,” don’t panic! This message is fake. It’s a part of a nasty online scam! It is designed by skilled crooks who play with Your fears. These criminals use psychological games to scare you, so you would act impulsively. They pretend that they are hackers who hacked your account, as well as infected your device with a virus. The blackmailing message is particularly scary as it seems to be sent from your personal email account. It may even contain information such as your password. Again, do not panic! The crooks know how to obtain such information, but they can use it only to scare you. Of course, if the mentioned password is truly your current password, use a trustworthy device (one that you are confident that is not infected) and change your passwords. All of them! Go to every account that uses the compromised email and change the password. Let the “My Nickname in Darknet Is” email be a warning that you should not let your guard down. The Internet is a dangerous place. You can never know where a parasite or a hacker might strike form! Such scams are usually run through scamware. These parasites slither into your OS and weaken your security. They spy on you and threaten to steal sensitive information. Do not wait for this scenario to unfold. Make sure that your OS is clean.
How did I get infected with?
Scamware are tricky parasites. They sneak into your system through trickery and corrupt everything. But don’t be mistaken. The scamware parasites are not ingenious viruses. They cannot hack your device. To get installed, they need your (the user’s) permission. No permission, no admission. That’s the rule! So, why did you install one? Because you were too careless! The scamware behind the “My Nickname in Darknet Is” email scam preys on your naivety. It lurks in the shadows and waits for you to make a mistake. All it needs is one second of carelessness. Don’t make its job easier. Be always on your guard. Especially when you install new programs and updates. Many parasites travel the Web through torrents, fake updates, software bundles, and spam messages. No anti-virus app can prevent these methods from succeeding if you act recklessly. Choose caution over carelessness. Download software from reliable sources only. When available, use the advanced/custom setup option. And read the terms and conditions before you agree to them. Remember that even a little extra caution goes a long, long way. Always take the time to do your due diligence!
Why are these ads dangerous?
The “My Nickname in Darknet Is” email scam is a nasty one. The crooks behind it prey on your naivety. They pretend to have sensitive information about you and demand a ransom. But they don’t want a direct money transfer. They demand Bitcoins. The Bitcoin currency is untraceable. Once you transfer the asked sun, the coins are gone forever. No one can help you get your money back. So, don’t jump into action. Take a moment to consider the situation. Were you hacked, the hackers would’ve mentioned details about you. The crooks, however, use general information. They say that they infected your OS through a porn site. Which porn site? When? They don’t specify details because this hack never happened! The real hackers attack popular websites and steal the user’s information: usernames, passwords, email addresses, etc. They would then sell the obtained data to third parties. The crooks behind the “My Nickname in Darknet Is” scam are one such third party. These tricksters use strong words to lure you into unwanted action. Do not fall for their tricks. If you are afraid that your system’s security has been breached, scan your device with an anti-malware tool. Unfortunately, very often, the crooks infect their victims with scamware. These parasites are very hazardous. If your computer harbors one, you are under grave danger. Take immediate action against the invader. Make sure that your OS is clean and secure!
How Can I Remove “My Nickname in Darknet Is” Pop-ups?
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If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.
STEP 1: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs
STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE
STEP 3: Permanently Remove “My Nickname in Darknet Is” from the windows registry.
STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer
Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command
Type “Appwiz.cpl”
Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.
STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE
Remove from Google Chrome
- In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
- Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
- If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
- Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind
- If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
- go to settings – Add person
- choose a preferred name.
- then go back and remove person 1
- Chrome should be malware free now
Remove from Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox
- Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
- Disable and remove any unknown add on
- Open the Firefox’s Help Menu
- Then Troubleshoot information
- Click on Reset Firefox
Remove from Internet Explorer
- Open IE
- On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
- Go to Toolbars and Extensions
- Disable any suspicious extension.
- If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
- On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
- Click on Internet options
- Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.
- Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset
- Close IE
Permanently Remove “My Nickname in Darknet Is” Leftovers
To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.